Ryzen 5 5600X + RX 5700 XT: bottleneck check
Balanced at 1440p.
Well matched at 1440p. The RX 5700 XT is the slightly busier part, by about 12%.
By resolution
| Resolution | Limiting part | Severity | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | GPU | 3% | balanced |
| 1440p | GPU | 12% | balanced |
| 4K | GPU | 32% | GPU-bound (normal) |
The RX 5700 XT is the limiting part at every resolution, which is the healthy direction, and the gap is small enough that neither part is wasted. Upgrade the GPU first when you want more frames.
Specifications
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 |
|---|---|
| Max boost | 4.6 GHz |
| Socket | AM4 |
| Max turbo power | 65 W |
| Released | 2020 |
| Gaming index | 61 / 100 |
| Multi-core index | 49 / 100 |
| VRAM | 8 GB |
|---|---|
| Board power | 225 W |
| Released | 2019 |
| 1080p index | 28.7 / 100 |
| 1440p index | 23 / 100 |
| 4K index | 18.4 / 100 |
Power supply
CPU 65 W + GPU 225 W + about 100 W for motherboard, memory, storage and fans gives an estimated peak load of 390 W. We recommend a 550 W unit (80 Plus Gold or better) so transient spikes from the graphics card stay inside the PSU's comfort zone. Try other pairs in the PSU calculator.
Upgrade paths
CPUs that remove the bottleneck (AM4)
- Ryzen 5 5600 + RX 5700 XT (gaming index 60)
- Ryzen 7 5700X + RX 5700 XT (gaming index 62)
- Ryzen 7 5800X + RX 5700 XT (gaming index 65)
GPUs that use the Ryzen 5 5600X more fully
- Ryzen 5 5600X + RTX 3070 Ti (1440p index 36)
- Ryzen 5 5600X + RX 9060 XT (1440p index 37)
- Ryzen 5 5600X + RX 6800 (1440p index 37)
Best CPU for the RX 5700 XT Best GPU for the Ryzen 5 5600X RX 5700 XT PSU requirements
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Indexes are relative estimates aggregated from published reviews; real results vary by game, settings, memory speed and drivers. Methodology.